Spanish to English Dictionary (Diccionario Español-Inglés)

Lay of the land

The general state of affairs, current situation, or how a particular environment or scenario is structured.

Livelong

Whole, entire, or complete; used to emphasize the continuous and tedious duration of a period of time, especially a day.

Moral fibre

Strength of character, integrity, and the ability to act rightly and courageously under pressure.

Nation-state

A sovereign state whose citizens or subjects are relatively homogeneous in factors such as language or common descent.

Natty

Smart and stylish in appearance; neat, trim, and fashionable.

On the spectrum

Describing a person who has been diagnosed with or exhibits traits associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

One-upmanship

The practice of continually trying to gain an advantage over or to outdo other people.

Pass-the-buck

The act of shifting responsibility or blame onto another person.

Patently false

Clearly, obviously, and undeniably untrue without the need for complex investigation.

Paucity

The presence of something in only small or insufficient quantities; scarcity.

Pawnbroker

A person who lends money at interest in exchange for personal property left as collateral.

Prudent estimate

A cautious calculation or valuation that intentionally minimizes the risk of overestimation, often used in accounting and risk management.